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THE DKH?0RA.9IC T?CXCKT. '"i For President, HORATIO SEYMOUR, OF N. Y. FOY- Vice-President, GEN. F. P. BLAIR, or MISSOURI. COLUMBIA. Saturday Morning,'July .25, 1868. -.. . ?".-r-; ; T~ Tia? ?Pabilo Printing Again. Oar attention has just been di? rected to the remarks made in the Sonnte a day or two since, by Rev. Burnt District Randolph, in refer? ence to the well-timed comments of the Columbia correspondent of the Charleston Goutier, with regard to tho award of the pnblio printing; and although we are disposed to pay no attention to the personal explana? tion of that sanctimonious aspirant for poli?caTpr?fermo?V justice to the public demands thai; ' we should ex? pose his eopnistries by presenting the facts in the ca.se, which are, in all material pointe, precisely those stated by the correspondent whom Randolph assails. Wo do so with more alacrity, because Randolph is likely to comprehend our statement, being a proprietor of one of the very largely circulated and influential radical journals of Charleston, and likely, thefe???e, to know ali about printing; but more especially because the line of proof we present-one purely of dollars and c?nts-will appeal, most effectually, to that organ of his phrenological composi? tion whioh is most largely developed -acquisitiveness! Ho says: "Mr. Selby's estimate for the printing was.not before the Commit? tee at the time the statement would seem to imply." Why not? - A proposition of ours was handed to prominent members of the tW?" Houses on Hie first day of their session. Why was it not sub mitt cd ? A few days later, a bid was made so low that the Committee would have been constrained, from a decent regard for the pnblio Treasu? ry, to accept it; which would have placed the chances of a radical organ for in the dim perspective. What became of that? Let us see. Ran? dolph adds: "Two estimates wore sent in to tho Committee on Printing, and the time for proposals kept open four days." It matters not how many estimates were given to the committee whether two or twenty-but we are concerned to know what is meant by keeping the time for proposals "open four days." Heretofore, it has been the practico of the Committee on Printing to advertise publicly for bids, and then to award the contracts to tho lowest bidder-sometimes, also, dividing tho work, and giving tho Senate work to ono party, and tho House to another. No such no? tice was given. On the contrary, the proceedings of the committee were conducted in a manner which leaves a clear inference that the members of it were solicitous to exclude all competition from Mr. Denny's bid. Again, says Randolph, ..The esti? mate of Mr. Denny being the lowest of the two, was reported on favora bly," ?e. What two? Randolph fails to tell us. Possibly the other bidder had a fictitious existence. In? deed, wo incline to this opinion, and that, besides ourselves, there was no other competitor thau Mr. Denny; and in this belief wo are strength? ened by the faot, that several Sena? tors requested us' to place our bid as low as possible, so as to save the State oxpenso-i. e., compel Mr. Denny, tho forc-ordained printer, to reduce his estimates. We did so, and bid nearly $10,000 ICBS for the work, and wo were not elected. What influence our low bid had on Mr. Denny's, it does not avail us to inquire, as no response is likely to como from tho tomb to which tho committee consigned tho whole mat? ter. Lastly, says Randolph, in tho woy of argument: "It may be seen, however, that Mr. Donny's prices are at a small advance on thoso of Mr. DeFontaine, who admits that the prices at whioh ho did tho work, gavo him no profit; but that ho rather suffered loss." Supposing that Mr. DeFontaino has been correctly quoted, whioh is at best very doubtful, let ns see how ho suffered loss, if ho did the work j as ft practical printer is likely to do. Each page of the printed journals, reports, ?fcc, contains 1,705 ems. Eight, pages is usually considered o fofm. A form of eight pages (200 copies) costs the contractor as fol? lows: Type-setting.$6 85 Paper, about..;. 70 Press work. ? 601 Proof readiug, lights nud inci? dentals. 1 00 Total cost.?9 15 For'which he receives $22.00, or a profit of $13.85 on each form. For bill work the profits aro still greater; and for rule and figure work very niuoh larger. Those are facts, and as wo said before, cited not so much to defend the correspondent of the Courier against the attacks of a man so ignorant of the subject matter in dispute, aud so regardless of the pro? prieties, as Randolph; but in order to lay bare to a public, which he at? tempts to deceive by his sophistries, the truth in tho case? Even it it wero true, however, that ] our bid was not submitted at tho timo j indicated; that Mr.'Danny's was tho lowest ; before" tho '''Committee, and that it'was but a fraetion'high'er than that upon which tho work wt?award ed to the public printer last year, (none of which suppositions tire likely to bo correct,) theihtelligettttax-piry ing public will not- lose sight of the fact, that by our estimate-one whicdi wo were ready to goto work on under bonds for the faithful execution of our oontrnct-the printing could have been done for AT LEAST TEN THOUSAND DOIJXABS LESS than it is now costing tho State. This is the essence of tho exhibit which the'correspondent ol the Courierhas so intelligibly made and this is th? phase of the matter, which we present for tho edification and instruction of the reverend co? lored Senator, as weH as for the in? formation of a people who are to be taxed to death by such ignorance as he represents. We have written in no spirit of unkindness, and would feel a profound regret, if any word we have penned should ruffle tho calm complacency which distinguishes the Senator from Orangoburg, as he pur? sues the oven tenor of his way through the burnt districts . of our city, and ruminates upon similar scenes in the "city by the sea," from which ho is excluded by the same unhappy twinges of conscience which prompted him to repeat in his "personal explanation" about the priutiug, what ho says ho remarked "to a Senator on his left, (we quote tho journal,) that ho had no doubt a flaming article would np pear iu the newspapers, charging the General Assembly with making con? tracta for special favorites, regardless of expense, and his prediction had boen verified." Truly, the wicked flee when no man pursueth." [Correspondence of the Phoenix."] Cheering Political Prospect--Terri? ble Hot Weather-lille Insurance. NEW YORK, July 20, 18G8.-As the campaign progresses, overy day adds to the confidence of the Democratic party, while evidences of doubt and wavering arc palpable in tho radical ranks. Tho leading Republican pa? pers are all warning their readers of the danger of over-confidouce. Thu Tribune reminds its readers that a chango of 36,000 votes would have elected McClellan over Lincoln, and warns its party not to let tho vigi? lance of the Democracy draw off that number from Grant. The Tri? bune takes pains not to state that in the campaign of 1861 tbero wero thousauds of soldiers, who had been dead for months, returned on com? pany rolls as voting for Lincoln, who will not be rosdrrooted to vote for Grant. And ho does not call atten? tion to tho fact, that tho States which voted last year indicate immense Democratic gains, and gave an aggre? gate Democratic majority of 20,000. AU .he indications are most cheer? ing for Seymour and Blair. Senator Doolittle's letter is exerting a telling influence among conservative Repub? licans, and tho authentic declaration of Chief Justice Chase in support of tho Democratio tioket, is adding to the disturbing doubt? of his late allies. Then tho thorough harmony of all tho Democratic leaders, whore defection was so confidently predict? ed, adds to tho depression of tho radicals. I have it from n roliablo source, that then: is little or no de? mand for Grant's likenesses, and for badges and campaign documents, which have, been manufactured in any quantity. Tho Demooratio pub? lishers aro unusually activo, and aro availing themselves of those potent campaign agcnoies-piotures, and j caricatures-which have for years been almost monopolized by the Re? publicans. An excellent Life of Sey? mour and Blair is about to be issued by Richardson & Co., No. 4 Bond street, whioh should bo extensively circulated. It will contain several chapters on the Reconstruction Gon I volitions, from the pen of Salem I Dutober, Esq., a well-known South era writer, now engaged on the editorial ataff of the \Vorld. There has never been a canvass in which the Democratic party have had such complete advantages in the arguments to bo discussed before the people, as the issue now present. To call reconstruction a success-as the Chicago platform does-to invoke an era of peace, as Grant does, when all men know that reconstruction is a villainous cheat and failure, and Grant and his bayonets alone stand, and have stood, in the way of peace for three years. To prate of econo -my, when one-fourth the publio debt of Great Britain will barely pay the expense of a year's administration; to promise* justice and equality to all men, when white men are disfran? chised at the South, and negroes are elected to office, while they are not allowed to vote lit many States of the North, are" all : empty mockeries, which can no longer deceive the people. ; The last week will long be remem? bered for tho intensity of the heat, and ' terrible fatality to man and beast. Eight hundred and thirty' three deaths were reported from 6un stroke in the city, and many diec whose names have not reached thc authorities. Persons were Strieker, down in the streets-at their work ir tho docks and alleys-and many wh( survived the perils of the sun, wen suffocated at night, and found dea( in their bods. Tho morgue-th< dead house of the unknown-ha been crowded daily with tho bodie of those picked up on tho streets The scenes at that gloomy houso o death, have been enough to melt i heart of adamant. The dead bodie are arranged on marble tables, am streams of water are kept pouring oi the face and chest. Carbonic acid i freely used to delay decomposition If they are not called for until pa? recognition, they are deposited i coffins and removed into an adjoir ing room, whore jets of. water was away the swarms of maggots that ooz out from the coffins. At length the are rolled down tho pier, and sent t the grave-yard. I cannot convey a adequate impression of thc horroi of this tembl? place, or of the agon and despair of those who crowd il portals in search of missing love ones. Most of those brought to tb morgue, aro of tho lower classe: though there are many exception: in the persons of strangers, or eve of citizens who die suddenly on tl streets. It is enough to make or sigh for the serene scenes of run life, to seo the suffering and deat incident to the pursuit of business i the sweltering confines of the cit; Tho remorseless exactions of capita and necessities of business, know 1: exemption from the daily tread-mil Nor is there as much care for huma life among many employers, as humano owner would exorcise for h beast. Half tho deaths that hai occurred during the last week, mig] havo boen avoided by small expend turcs for awnings for laborers, and little timoly remission of labor. Bi necessity knows no law; and capit is, too often, a law unto itself. Tho losses to tho lifo insnran companies, from the unusual numb of sudden deaths all over the cou try, havo been very great; and tl benefits of these institutions a forcibly illustrated in tho relief ( forded to tho survivors of thoso su denly stricken down. The laborii classes are very generally looking lifo insurance as a means of leavii something for thoir families, and t increase of these companies is ainoi tho business marvels of the dr Tho "Knickerbocker Life," of tl city, has doubled its business eve year siuco 1865, and its receipts i premiums last year wero $2,000,0( This Company has paid especial i tontion to business in tho South, a has several local directories the: with powers almost identical with t home board. Thero is a directory Savannah, Ga., of which A. Wilbi Esq., is tho agent. The agents Columbia aro Messrs. H. E. Nich & Co. The success of the Corapa is duo, in a largo degree, to the lil ral and sagacious management of large-hearted President, ' Eras' Lyman, Esq. Mr. Lyman was lc identified with Southern inter?s and was tho first to appreciate 1 fallacy of tho old discrimin?t) against residence or travel in 1 South. He was also most liberal {>aying policies which had be egally forfeited from non-payuv during tho war. For these reaso and for the great importance whic attach to life insurance, I have v tured to pay this deserved tribute the "Knickerbocker." If any your readers wish to moot a truo Knickerbocker welcome, let them < at tho rooms of this Company, 1 161 Broadway. Jj DEATH dp MOSES Y. BEACH.-Mo Yale Beach, formerly proprio of the Now York Sun, died of parc sis, at his residence, at Wahingfo Connecticut, on Sunday morai lost, at the age of sixty-eight. THE LOE o? sr, AT im rc. SEVENTEENTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. SENATE. GoiATMBiA, July 24.-After the calling of the roll, prayer by the Chaplain and the confirmation of the journal, the concurrent resolution from tho House, proposing to remove tbs political disabilities of N. G. W. Walker, Sheriff elect of Barnwell District, was agreed to. A similar resolution in tho case of O. B. Farmer, a citizen of Collet on District, was laid over, objection being made to its immediate con? sideration;' i Bose presented the petition of W. J. Clawsou, of Yorkville, praying the removal of his political disabilities, which was referred to the Speoiol Committee. The : account of Charles Green, of Orangebnrg, for services as special constable, was referred' to the' Com? mittee on Claims. Nash presented the following reso? lution, which was referred to the Finance Committee: Resolved, That all publio officers entrusted with the. keeping of puMie funds, shall make deposits of me same within five days after theil re? ception, in somo National Bank, to be designated by the Governor; and that all checks, drafts or warrants for the sum of $500 and upwards, drawn on the National Bank so designated for moneys so deposited, shall be countersigned by the Governor of tho State. Notices of the following bills were given: , .<. A bill to regulate tho punishment of larceny in certain cases. A bill to renew tho charter of the Independent Fire Engine Company of Camden. A bill to enable the corpornto au? thorities of towns and cities to lay and collect taxes on agricultural and farm lands within their corporate limits, and to provide three rates ol taxation on real property within th? same. Randolph introduced a "bill fx establish a Board of Commissioner.' of Public Lands, to define theil powers and duties, and to authorize the issue of bonds or stock for thc purchase of lands," which was read ? first time, and ordered to be printec for consideration to-morrow. Hayes introduced a "bill to pro vide for the appointment of Tax Col lectors of this State," which took tin same course. Corbin introduced a "bill to regu late the manner of keeping and pay ing over funds by certain officers,' which took the same course. The bill to incorporate the Langley Manufacturing Company, was read i second time, and ordered to be en grossed for a third reading. The consideration of the bill to in 3aire as to the propriety of reducini ie amounts of .tho official bonds o the State Treasurer, &c, and af to some immaterial amendments, th bill was passed. The Senate then adjourned unti 12 o'clock, to-morrow. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After tho usual preliminary busi ness, tho Judiciary Committee mad an unfavorable report on the peti tion of MoClausin, of Abbeville praying the removal of his politic! disabilities. The report was ordere for consideration to-morrow. Tho petition of the Union Stu Fire Company of Charleston, for a act of incorporation, was referred t an appropriate committee. .A resolution calling upon th Comptroller-General to make a fu exhibit of the affairs of his office, wt passed. Notices were given of bills "i protect the right of suffrage;" "1 prevent fraud and intimidation i elections, and for other purposes; and "to repeal the capitation lav now in force, and for other pu poses." The Committee on Claims aske to bo discharged, for the presen from the consideration of any clain which contemplated payment durir the present session of the Goner Assembly, und to defer the san until the regular session in NOVCE ber, which was agreed to. The Committee on Privileges ar Elections made an unfavorable repo on tho bill "regulating the electic of officers in incorporated towns ar cities"-the grounds of tho comm: tecs' objections to the bill being: 1. That it would bo extremely ir practicable, if not impossible, fi theso or other popular elections toko placo in the State within an thing like tho time prescribed by tl bill, because, among other things, ordor to secare tho freo expression all the qualified voters, a judicio selection of Managers of Electi should be made, which could n take place in tho prescribed time. 2. Because a largo number of p< sons who aro qualified under tho ni Constitution to vote, are disqualili by the terms of the charters of sa cities and towns, (this refers est cially to thnt feature in tho sovoi charters which imposes a local ca; tation tax.) 8. That tho municipal authoritic or more properly tho Legislatui ought to elect or appoint Manage of Election; and a general electi law should bo passed, regulating t details of any election previous its occurrence. The bill was taken up for i second reading. DeLarge moved that the report of the committee be printed; whioh motion was indefinitely postponed. After a desultory debate, and a number of dilatory motions, the report of the committee was, on mo? tion of B. F. Jackson, adopted, by a vote of 70 yeas to 34 nays-which tabled the bill. Tho Chair announced that three bills had each received three several readings, and stated that whatever amendments might be made to these bills, they could not bo returned to the Senate, ns they had passed from the possession of that body. On motion of Mr. Kuh, the bills were referred to the Judiciary Com? mittee. The bill to remove the County Beat of Beaufort County from Gilli sonville to Beaufort town, was taken up, read a second time, and passed; "Whipper moved that when ? the Housn adjourn, it adjourn until ll o'olock a. m. Monday; which motion the Speaker ruled to be out of order, inasmuch as one of the standing rules of the House expressly pro? vided that no motion to rescind, alter or amend a rule (which in this caso provided for tho sessions of the House without intermission-Sun? days excluded, of course,) could be made, without a previous notice of one day, at least. So Whipper withdrew his motion, when, on another motion, the House adjourned to meet at ll o'clock a. m., to-morrow. THE DEATH OF LEUTZE, THE P/ " K TER.-It was announced by telegraph, a day or two since, that Leutze, the celebrated historical painter, died in Washington, last Saturday. As a historic painter he will be best re? membered by his pictures of thc Battle of Monmouth and of the Russian Treaty; and his fresco paint? ing on tho wall that flanks the noble stair-way leading to the gallery of the House of Representatives will probably preserve his memory as long as the capitol stands; and on this pioture his reputation must finally rest. Ho was an American citizen, American in feelings and in tastes, and his pencil was always happiest in the illustration of Ame? rican history or American scenery. The picture in the capitol to which wo have referred has been severely and often criticised, but few who see it, however, can fail to feel its beauty and power. It has received the homage of thousands, as a truthful picture of the rugged road by which tho star of empire wends its way to the far West; and in the face of the mother seated on tho table rock, the feeling of resignation to a new life and of sorrow for tho old one left forever, there is the true stamp of the power of genius. Too practical generally to soar into the realms of poetic art, his intense Americanism* supplied the placo of the divine afflatus whioh Church and Bicrstadt seem among our land? scape painters to monopolizo. Mr. Leutze was born in Gmund, Wurtemberg, May 24, 1816. His parents, soon after his birth, emi? grated to this country, and settled in Philadelphia. His youth was passed in that city, and there he re? ceived his first lessons in aH. In 1811, he went abroad, becoming a pupil of tho celebrated Lessing. Two of his works in Europe, "Co? lumbus before the Council of Sala? manca," and "Columbus in Chains," were considored great successes. In 1815, after studying iu Venice and Rome, ho was married, and took up his residence in Dasseldorf. He afterward devoted himself to his? torical subjects, among the most celebrated of which in this country is "Washington Crossing tho Dela? ware." In 1859, after being ab? sent eighteen years, be returned to the United States, where ho has since resided. TEN YEARS' IMTRISOXUEKT AT HARD LABOU.-Many persons will remem? ber tho barbarous murder of Mr. James A. Martin, near Allendale, Barnwell District, in April last, by a crowd of infuriated negroes. Jacob Green and George Taylor, the two ringleaders of the crowd, tho mis? creants who did the shooting, havo been tried lately in Aikon, before a military commission-Maj. L. Wal? ker, President, and Lieut. Wm. Stono, Judge Advocate-found guilty of murder and sentencod to be bung to death by tho neck, at such time and place as tho propor review? ing authority may direct. But Gen. Canby's clemency has cheated tho gallows of its rich dues, and tho woll-dcservod sontenco of these two black fiends is mitigated to ten years' imprisonment, at hard labor, iu Fort Macon, N. C. [EdgejMd Advertiser. A gathering of 1,200 or 1,500 In? dians was held at Fort Laramie re contly, for tho purpose of recoiving their annual, supplies of arras and ammunition. Ou account of certain depredations committed by tho Che? yennes, some weeks ago, tho Govern? ment ordered that no supplies should be issued, and tho meeting was broken up in confusion. A great deal of discontent exists among tho Indians on account of tho order, and several acts of hostility have already been perpetrated. The matter has not yet been settled. Ijooal Xtems. AN IRISH TREAT. --We are indebted to an old and highly respected friend -an Irish gentleman-for a genuine 1/ Irish treat-a dish of large and extra lino (cooked) praties, and a bottle of potheen. Tho vegetables were eaten and the spiritual fluid discussed. Health and longlife to our old friend. May he successfully bank again, say we. _ ROBBERIES.-On Wednesday night , lost, the rogues were again at work.' Mr. Zesterfleth was robbed of about $50 in money and some Jewelry. He was sitting at his front door, and the thief entered from the rear, car? rying off the drawer with him. ? Mr. Goodman was afterwards'robbed of a small amount of money. REDEEMED, REGENERATED AND PIS ENTHRATJIJED. -The Senate, yesterday, after two days' discussion, in the course of whioh several hundred dol? lars of the public money was ex? pended, in order that the grave and reverend seignors might enjoy the opportunity of ventilating their in? dividual sentiments in reference to the subject matter of dispute, passed, to the intense gratification of the newly-elected, impecunious and un? endowed State officials, the bill to reduce the amount of the' bonds which Lave heretofore been required of such functionaries of the public. We know more tb nu one of the-elect who breathes more freely at tho an? nouncement of this result; and over . whoso patriotic and self-sacrificing physiognomy played a gentle smile of sweet self-complacency and con? tent, where previously nought had been reflected but the stern shadows of Plymouth Rook, or the unvarying ripples of ?s an tucket and Cape God. We extend to these pub. funes, our earnest congratulation upon tho aus? picious event, especially as it releases them from the tyranny of a commu? nity so unreasonable as to demand that its purse shall be exempted fro ni their pious visitations. It is true, that tho release was conditional in its nature, and that, although thc pros? pective victims were permitted to leave with their side-arms and colors flying, they had to lay down their great guns; but this exaction is purely fictitious. That little bill, requiring all public funds to be deposited within five days, is vox et pratero nihil. Don't let it alarm you, ye saints; fill up your nominal bonds, whioh the State requires merely as a matter of formality, and then, having in view tho prize of your high call? ing, be it State Treasury, shrievalty, or any othor sinecure, which is the custodian of public funds, take the advice of Artemus Ward, and-pitch j in !_^_ The Legislature of South Carolina is composed as follows : Senate White 24\; colored 9; total 33. House of Representatives-White 48; color? ed 76; total 124. There are seven Democrats in tho Senate, and four? teen in the House. People may tell you of your being unfitted for some peculiar occupation in life; but heed them not, whatever employment you follow with perse? verance and assiduity, will bo found fit for you-it will he your support in I youth and comfort in age. I MATXI ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office open duriugthe week from 8)? a. m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. Tho Charleston nuc? Western mails areopeu for delivery at 4>? p. m., and close at 8\4 p. m. Charleston night mail open 8% a. m., close 4\)4 V' m> Northern-Open for delivery at 8}i a. m., closes at 2.45 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery 5|._. p. m., closes at 8)? p. m. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special at tontion is called to the following ad? vertisements, published for the first time this morning: E. E. Jackson-Turnip Seed. John McKenzie-Ratification, &c. Juvenis-To the Yonng Demo's. Dr. T. T. Moore-Dentistry. Ch. Wagg-Wilder's Ointment. Columbia Typographical Union. WILDER'S OINTMENT^ THE groate?t u?seovuinr of thia enlight? ened nineteenth contury. This won? derful OINTMENT, if rubbed on tho face on Saturday nights, will prevent tho board from growing during tho Sabbath. It will also, when prayerfully applied, keen the Hair, for thirty consocativo hours, glossy, oloau and well-comb*>cl, without the aid bf a barber. For Bale at all the yes%ieclo.b'.e Drag Stores. Erica 60 conte- per pot. South Carolina Bills Receivable taken at par. A liberal discount to the trade. July 23 1* CH. WAGG, Chiof Agent. \ ? i ' . - ; . V